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Irish Butter Scones
14m
Serves 1
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14m
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Directions
1
Preheat oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients.
4
Using your fingers, work the butter mixture together until it resembles sand and is crumbly.
5
Whisk together the milk and two of the eggs.
6
Add most of the milk and egg mixture to the flour mixture, reserving about a tablespoon to brush over the tops.
7
Stir to combine or work the dough together with your hands.
8
Knead dough a few times to incorporate any loose pieces, but don't over knead.
9
Pat dough out about 1 inch thick.
10
Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out scones into rounds and transfer to baking sheet.
11
Brush tops with reserved egg/milk mixture.
12
Sprinkle with sugar.
13
Bake until puffy and golden brown, 14-16 minutes.
Ingredients
3.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
1 cup whole milk
2 eggs
Demerara or additional sugar for topping
Equipment
mixing bowl
grater
baking sheet
parchment paper
2-inch biscuit cutter
Tips
Don't over knead the dough.
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